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Sirr Family History

Sirr Name Meaning

unexplained. Perhaps a reduced form of Beausire . see Sire .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Birr, Siri, Serr, Sarr, Sirk, Dirr, Sir, Barr, Lier, Bird

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Where is the Sirr family from?

You can see how Sirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sirr families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sirr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sirr families in 1891.
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What did your Sirr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sirr. 100% of Sirr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 137 immigration records available for the last name Sirr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Sirr. For the veterans among your Sirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirr lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sirr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sirr in 1958 was 63, and 68 in 2003.

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